The Be Well Buzz is our monthly newsletter for UC Berkeley students!
It comes out once a month during the academic year and highlights our latest news, updates, and events.
Be Well Buzz for Fall 2023
- September - Upcoming Events, Fall Schedule, Health Opportunity Fund (HOF), and more!
Spring 2023
- May - RRR Week, SHIP waiver, student survey, and more!
- April - Pet Hugs, Stress Management, Cannabis Harm Reduction, and more!
- March - HOF reminder, sleeping soundly, body diversity, and more!
- February - Black History Month, UHS Town Hall, Tips for Making Friends, and more!
- January - Start the new year with a self-care plan!
Fall 2022
- December - RRR Week tips, SHIP waiver, winter break reminders, and more...
- November - Upcoming Events, Cooking Challenge, Exercise is Medicine, and more...
- October - Fall is officially here! Tips for a safe Halloween, UHS resource spotlight, and more...
- September - Welcome back! COVID updates, eating on a college budget, and more...
Spring 2022
- May: Tips for RRR Week, Summer Break Reminders, Stress Management Tips, SHIP Waiver, and more!
- April: Gift card giveaway! Plus Do You Week, SHIP updates, and more...
- March: Happy Women's History Month! Super Fast Superfoods, Sleep Tips, and more...
- February: Happy Valentines Day! COVID Booster Clinic Dates, Upcoming Events, and more
- January: Happy New Year! SHIP Waiver Reminder, COVID Booster Clinic Dates, Upcoming Events, and more!
Fall 2021
- December: SHIP Waiver Period, Flu Shots, RRR Week, and more!
- November: Flu Shot Mandate, Holiday Travel Guidance, Urgent Care Options, and more!
- October: Flu Shot Clinics, Bears in the Kitchen, HOF, and more!
- August/September: Group Counseling, Activate CA, Fall 2021 Hours of Operation, SHIP Benefits, SHAC Applications, and more!
- July: SHIP reminders, Fall 2021 COVID guidelines, Immunization Requirements, and more!
Spring 2021
- June: Phone vs video appointments, COVID updates, CAPS group sessions, UHS schedule, and SHIP reminders...
- May: RRR Week Study Tips, J&J Vaccine Clinics, New COVID Hotline, Sexpress Supplies, Eating Local Produce, & Summer Break Reminders
- April: Important Changes to Surveillance Testing, Navigating 'Fat Talk,' Exercise is Medicine Award, Work With Us At UHS & More!
- March: Student Jobs at UHS, Mental Health Workshops, New Recipes, and more
- February: Homemade Pork Dumplings, National Condom Week, Mental Health, and more!
Fall 2020
- December: Wellness Reminders, RRR Week, Recipes, and Recordings
- November: Election Support (Wellness Circles & Consultations) and 4 other things you need to know for November
- October: Exercise is Medicine Month, Flu Shots, Health Opportunity Fund, Healing Circles, and Health Tip Lives.
- September: Sex & COVID-19, Mental Health Workshops, Health Tip Live, COVID Testing, and more.
Spring 2020
- May: Mental Health Workshops & Virtual Drop-In Consultations, Virtual Appointments, International Cookbook, and more!
- April: UHS Services during COVID-19, SHIP updates, Mental Health Resources, and more
- March: Supporting your Immune System, How Primary Care Appointments get Released on eTang, February Health Campaigns recap, and more!
Fall 2019
- November: Practical Self-Care During Midterms, Flu Shots, Thanksgiving Resources, and Gratitude
- October: Flu Shots, Cooking Workshop, Taking Care of Yourself, Health Opportunity Fund, and Halloween Safety
- August/September: Pet Hugs, Check-Ups, Sexual Health Awareness Week
Spring 2019
- May: 5 tips for RRR and finals week
- April: How same-day appointments work, new SHIP carrier, nutrition tips, and how to get help when you can't get to Tang
- March: 5 Things to do at Be Well at B North (MLK)
- February: Events Galore! National Condom Week, Time's Up, and Eating Disorder Awareness Week
- January: New Satellite Space at Be Well at B North, Suicide Prevention Training, Flu & Cold Tips.
Fall 2018
- December: Winter Break Reminders, RRR Week Tips, New Vending Machine, and Sharps Container
- November: Halloween Weekend, New Wellness Website, Flu Shots, PT Month, and more!
- October: New Light Therapy Lamps, Flu Shots, Health Opportunity Fund, Staff Highlight, Suicide Prevention, and Pet Hugs
- September: Checkups, take advantage of the pharmacy, safe sex, eating well, and talking to an advice nurse
Spring 2018
- May 2018: 5 tips for the end of the semester
- April 2018: New Counseling Referral Database, Treat Your Health Campaign, and a new Staff Highlight
- March 2018: QPR Training, Spring Break Hours, Pet Hugs Album
- February 2018: National Condom Week, Body Image, Staff Highlight
- January 2018: Rx Promo, Immunization Clinics, Health Goals, Social Media
Fall 2017
- December 2017: Winter Break Reminders, SHIP Tips, Be Well Resources, Gratitude Videos
- November 2017: Gratitude and Mindfulness Week, SHIP Rx Promo, Drop-In Flu Shots, NOW blog, Staff HIghlight: Rena Tacdol
- October 2017: Five Resources and Tips to help you Be Well
- September 2017: Five Tang Tips to help you Be Well in September
- August 2017: Be Well Buzz Insider Tips (but really, when are pet hugs?)
Spring 2017
- May 2017: Top Five Tips for the End of the Semester
- April 2017: Meet Molly Anderson, Psychiatric NP, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, UHS Statement on Trans Rights, Ask the Dietitian: Home Cooking, Health Coaching at Tang
- March 2017: Meet Karen Hughes, Health Educator. Facebook Live with UHS' Medical Director and SHIP Manager. Peer program recruiting. Ask the Dietitian: Craving Candy. Meet Love Cafe Cal Baristas.
- February 2017: We welcome all. Meet Manny, Medical Assistant. Black health matters. National Condom Week. Eating disorders awareness.
- January 2017: Top 10 Tang Tips for a Healthy New Year
Fall 2016
- December 2016: Refresh for Finals! Winter Break Reminders. Winter Food Resources. SHIP break tips.
- November 2016: Food resources and eating well on a budget. Meet clinical psychologist Justin Castello. Post-election resources. Final Flu Shot Clinics.
- October 2016: Resources in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. What's New at Tang this Fall. Meet Physical Therapist Liz Nguyen. PT Month. Conversation Circles for students of color.
- September 2016: Flu Shot Clinics. Meet Primary Care Provider Melanie. Ask the Dietitian. How CAPS works. Pet Hugs!
- August 2016: Welcome back! Tang Open House. How to schedule an appointment. SHAC + Healthworker recruiting. SHIP Tips. Grad Corner. PartySafe - when to intervene.
Spring 2016
- April 2016 - Finals Issue: De-stress Fest, RRR + break tips, a double dose of Pet Hugs, event pics
- April 2016: New UHS web, Staff Highlight, Lab Results, Virtual Pet Hugs...and more.
- March 2016: REST Zones. SHIP 2016-17. Sexpert Recruiting. Spring Break Tips. Staff Highlight. Virtual Pet Hugs...and more.
- February 2016: Staff Highlights. SHIP Survey. HOF is back. Virtual Pet Hugs...and more.
- January 2016: Welcome Back, Berkeley! Staff Highlight. New Hours. Flu Shots (still). SHIP Tips. Virtual Pet Hugs. Free Rapid HIV Testing.
Fall 2015
- December 2015: Rock your RRR and Finals. SHIP Tips over break. Pet hugs double dose. Winter break hours.
- November 2015: Mental Health Resources. Final Flu Clinics. Upcoming holiday closures. SHEP recruiting. Meet the NPs.
- October 2015: Sexual Health Awareness Week + #OurHouse Launch Party. National PT Month. Meet Joewel. Upcoming events. First Flu Clinic.
- September 2015: #FiatHealth! Suicide Prevention. Measles is Back. Meet Dr. Hope. Upcoming Events.
- August 2015: Welcome back! Open House. Join us on IG. eTang VLOG. Apply for SHAC. #PartySafe